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Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Price tag $0.31

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2025 Current Rank
#2151 Last Week
#1833 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Thalia, Guardian of Thraben.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks.

Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+3% Synergy $2.98
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+3% Synergy $0.42
Winnowing Winnowing
+2% Synergy $0.36
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
+1% Synergy

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's abilities and overall game plan.

Vryn Wingmare Vryn Wingmare
+66% Synergy $0.15
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+63% Synergy $0.68
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+62% Synergy $1.08
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+54% Synergy $0.54
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+54% Synergy $0.92
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+53% Synergy $0.47
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+52% Synergy $0.60
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+49% Synergy $1.14
Glowrider Glowrider
+45% Synergy $1.31
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+45% Synergy $1.45

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks.

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+43% Synergy $0.11
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+41% Synergy $0.45
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+36% Synergy $7.61
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+34% Synergy $9.76
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+28% Synergy $0.22
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+27% Synergy $4.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $46.54
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.16
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-11% Synergy $3.84

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+33% Synergy $10.91
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $115.71
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $832.25
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $98.84
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $86.10
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $31.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $48.00
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $99.32
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $47.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hushbringer Hushbringer
+40% Synergy $0.62
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+40% Synergy $0.10
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+37% Synergy $0.25
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+36% Synergy $0.34
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+33% Synergy $0.50
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+32% Synergy $9.67
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+32% Synergy $3.03
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+32% Synergy $0.49
Hushwing Gryff Hushwing Gryff
+32% Synergy $0.37
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+32% Synergy $0.39
Kataki, War's Wage Kataki, War's Wage
+30% Synergy $1.20
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+27% Synergy $0.33
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+27% Synergy $5.44
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+26% Synergy $7.07
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+26% Synergy $1.66
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+25% Synergy $16.89
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+24% Synergy $17.38
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+24% Synergy $1.78
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+24% Synergy $1.12
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+23% Synergy $5.23
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+23% Synergy $0.14
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+22% Synergy $0.60
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+22% Synergy $3.75
Sanctum Prelate Sanctum Prelate
+22% Synergy $1.22
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+21% Synergy $1.98
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+21% Synergy $0.19
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+21% Synergy $0.50
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+21% Synergy $0.35
Tocatli Honor Guard Tocatli Honor Guard
+21% Synergy $0.23
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+20% Synergy $0.71
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.25
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+17% Synergy $10.14
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+17% Synergy $17.18
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+17% Synergy $18.17
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+17% Synergy $0.90
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+17% Synergy $2.93
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+16% Synergy $2.87
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+15% Synergy $0.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $3.77
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+14% Synergy $3.58
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+14% Synergy $0.19
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+13% Synergy $0.13
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.41
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $4.97
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+11% Synergy $37.09
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+9% Synergy $8.86
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+9% Synergy $0.41
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.23
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+8% Synergy $0.49
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+8% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Thalia, Guardian of Thraben safe.

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+28% Synergy $1.08
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+13% Synergy $0.47
Silence Silence
+13% Synergy $6.37
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+11% Synergy $0.15
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+10% Synergy $3.84
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+8% Synergy $0.85
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+5% Synergy $0.38
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.12
Condemn Condemn
+4% Synergy $0.15
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $4.53
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.32
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+3% Synergy $6.84
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.32
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.22
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.76
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.53
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.10
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-1% Synergy $0.97
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $17.09
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.44
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $8.26
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-8% Synergy $4.62
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.87
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-9% Synergy $7.77
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-13% Synergy $0.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $14.64

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's game plan and control the board.

Armageddon Armageddon
+17% Synergy $16.66
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+16% Synergy $0.21
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+7% Synergy $5.73
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.73
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $5.09
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.73
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $2.24
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.82
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.12
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $2.03
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.43
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.52
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.28
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-1% Synergy $10.03
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.96
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-1% Synergy $0.13
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $4.79
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.48
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-4% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.34
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+15% Synergy $0.70
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+15% Synergy $4.20
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+14% Synergy $1.12
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+14% Synergy $0.72
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+13% Synergy $7.15
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+12% Synergy $12.36
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+12% Synergy $3.36
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+11% Synergy $9.64
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+9% Synergy $44.79
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.27
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+6% Synergy $5.53
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+5% Synergy $0.21
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+5% Synergy $9.86
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $4.13
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+4% Synergy $7.07
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $4.36
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+1% Synergy $1.18
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.18
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
0% Synergy $37.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.23
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-3% Synergy $41.18
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $6.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-17% Synergy $4.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-25% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+34% Synergy $0.72
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+31% Synergy $0.42
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+30% Synergy $0.51
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+26% Synergy $4.67
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+26% Synergy $0.08
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+21% Synergy $3.69
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $5.73
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+11% Synergy $2.84
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+10% Synergy $0.77
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+9% Synergy $0.64
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+6% Synergy $0.33
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $6.31
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+5% Synergy $0.58
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.24
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $10.60
Always Watching Always Watching
+3% Synergy $1.35
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+1% Synergy $1.10
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+1% Synergy $0.64
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $1.79
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
0% Synergy $6.62
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.96
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $24.31
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $2.10
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
-3% Synergy $12.01
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $28.55
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-10% Synergy $4.21

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Thalia, Guardian of Thraben to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+12% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+23% Synergy $0.82
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.14
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+17% Synergy $21.55
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+14% Synergy $0.22
Wasteland Wasteland
+12% Synergy $22.52
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+8% Synergy $13.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $4.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $5.18
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $5.12
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.33
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+6% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $5.27
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.06
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.91
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.64
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.26
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+4% Synergy $0.21
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.39
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.59
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.94
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.07
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $1.13
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $14.28
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $19.58
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $45.08
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-5% Synergy $0.60
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-7% Synergy $6.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $3.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $33.69
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $65.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.32

Lands

The mana base foundation for Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+15% Synergy $3.83
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $3.77
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.27
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $9.96
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $23.91
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $25.34
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $41.20
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $14.36
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $42.67
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $2.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.36
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.44
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.13

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